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‘Wellbeing Retreat’ in association with the Wellbeing Project and Trafford Hall
The Wellbeing Project is working in partnership with the National Communities Resource Centre to bring to you a unique wellbeing residential programme absolutely free of charge to residents of Halton and St Helens.
Set in a background of luscious green space and rolling woodland, this one and a half day retreat will include an overnight stay in the awe inspiring grounds of the beautiful Georgian stately home ‘Trafford Hall'.
This programme offers a unique opportunity for participants to escape from the busy day to day life, and indulge in some peace and tranquillity.
All participants will have separate rooms with en-suite facilities and all meals are included free of charge. The transport to and from the location has been kindly funded by St Helens Mind.
Participants will have the opportunity to partake in some interactive learning opportunities such as:
- • How to look after your wellbeing.
• Creative activities
• Exploring green spaces
• Evening entertainment
• Sports and leisure activities
The programme will run from Saturday 2nd October 2010 departing at around 10.00am from the Wellbeing Project HQ and returning on Sunday 3rd October 2010, at approximately 3.00pm.
Are you interested?
We have 15 free places to give away. If you’d like to come on the retreat, we’re asking applicants to forward a short letter or email (of no more than 250 words) explaining:
- • Why you’d like to come on the retreat
• What you’d hope to gain from attending
Applicants are welcome from men and women aged 18 years and older.
The closing date for entries is Friday 17th September 12.00pm.
Applications will be judged by a panel and winning applicants will be informed by Monday 20th September 2010.
Please forward your email applications to m.swift@wellbeingproject.co.uk please include the following in the email subject box: ‘Comp Retreat and your surname’.
For written entries please post to:
- The Wellbeing Project
5 Haydock Street
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 1DD
For more information about the ‘Wellbeing Retreat’ programme please contact Mark Swift, Programme Manager T 01744 26444 E: m.swift@wellbeingproject.co.uk
Notes:
The Wellbeing Project Community Interest Company was set up in 2006 in Halton and St Helens. We provide a range of community based activities for everyone who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. www.wellbeingproject.co.uk
About the NCRC
The National Communities Resource Centre is a registered charity offering training and support to all those living and working in low-income areas throughout the United Kingdom to develop their skills, confidence and capacity to tackle problems and reverse poor conditions.
With over ten years experience of providing training and support to people in low-income communities across the country, Trafford Hall has developed its successful Training First model and provides small. seed funding grants, to enable community groups to have a practical and positive impact on their local community, after they have been to Trafford Hall.
All courses are residential and aim to bring people together to share ideas and experiences, learn new skills and increase levels of confidence. The courses, which are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of families, young people and adults are regularly evaluated to ensure that they are achieving the charity's aims. www.traffordhall.com